UPDATE (January 29, 2017 4:18a): Streets have reopened in east Bakersfield after the Bakersfield Police Department Bomb Squad was called out for a suspicious object. 

Bakersfield Police said they went to the area of Pioneer Dr. and Sterling Rd. for a probation compliance search Saturday around 8:00 p.m.

Officials said during the search a suspicious object was found and the Bakersfield Police Department Bomb Squad responded to the scene. The device was recovered and later rendered safe. 

As a result of the investigation Federico Sepeda, 36, was arrested for possession of a destructive device, possession of ammunition by a felon and possession of prohibited weapon. 

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111. 

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The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a suspicious package in the 700 block of Sterling Road in east Bakersfield.

Officers on scene confirm that they did find a suspicious object, but have not disclosed what the object is.

BPD arrived on scene for a probation search at around 7:30 on Saturday night; while inside the home, they found a suspicious object.

Several apartment buildings nearby have been evacuated and a bomb squad is on scene.

This story is developing, check back for updates.